# (W.E. Talk) James Laurenceson: Australia must stay as closely connected to China as possible

https://mins.news/en/item/115585

- China News Service, 2026-10-26 09:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-10-26/detail-ihfmiwhm0745188.shtml

> Australian economist James Laurenceson says Australia should maintain the deepest possible ties with China and cooperate to the greatest extent it can. He is cautiously optimistic about relations, citing shared benefits from trade and exchanges while noting geopolitical tensions, differing strategic perceptions and research collaboration issues as obstacles.